Football, in general, is a very competitive sport with rival clubs not giving each other one inch of space.
But incidents like the Leicester plane crash shows that no matter how big the rivalry, the footballing community comes together as one.
Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha’s helicopter crashed outside the King Power Stadium right after the club’s 1-1 draw vs West Ham United ending the like of Vichai along with four other people.
The plane was cleared for takeoff from the pitch but moments later it came crashing down outside the stadium.
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha had been the owner of Leicester City since 2010 and the Thai billionaire’s sudden demise has sent shockwaves across the footballing community.
And condolences have been pouring in from every corner:
Saddened to hear of the 5 deaths in the helicopter crash. My thoughts and love are with everyone affected by the tragedy and all at @Lcfc 🙏🏼
— Shkodran Mustafi (@MustafiOfficial) October 29, 2018
Everyone at Sheffield United Football Club was deeply saddened to learn that the Leicester City chairman and four fellow passengers lost their lives following Saturday night’s tragic incident.
We send our heartfelt sympathies to the families and loved ones of all those lost. https://t.co/qKqum3b3rn
— Sheffield United (@SUFC_tweets) October 29, 2018
A statement from The Duke of Cambridge on the tragic helicopter crash at Leicester City Football Club pic.twitter.com/UVQvzpUxBv
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 29, 2018
Thoughts with everyone at @LCFC and deepest condolences are with the family & friends of those who have sadly lost their lives 💙 #LCFC https://t.co/3d2hHLVm12
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) October 29, 2018
As we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in armed conflict, and following the tragic events in Leicester on Saturday, we shall observe a period of silence ahead of tonight's game.
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 29, 2018
The thoughts and prayers of everyone at #FCBayern go out to @LCFC, the relatives of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and all those affected by Saturday's tragic accident. pic.twitter.com/YHK5cyDDCx
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) October 29, 2018
Leicester City released a statement confirming the news of their owner’s demise:
“It is with the deepest regret and a collective broken heart that we confirm our Chairman, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, was among those to have tragically lost their lives on Saturday evening when a helicopter carrying him and four other people crashed outside King Power Stadium. None of the five people on-board survived.
“The primary thoughts of everyone at the Club are with the Srivaddhanaprabha family and the families of all those on-board at this time of unspeakable loss.
“In Khun Vichai, the world has lost a great man. A man of kindness, of generosity and a man whose life was defined by the love he devoted to his family and those he so successfully led. Leicester City was a family under his leadership. It is as a family that we will grieve his passing and maintain the pursuit of a vision for the Club that is now his legacy.
“A book of condolence, which will be shared with the Srivaddhanaprabha family, will be opened at King Power Stadium from 8 am on Tuesday 30 October for supporters wishing to pay their respects.
“Supporters unable to visit King Power Stadium that wish to leave a message can do so through an online book of condolence, which will be made available via lcfc.com in due course.
“Both Tuesday’s First Team fixture against Southampton in the EFL Cup and the Development Squad fixture against Feyenoord in the Premier League International Cup have been postponed.
“Everyone at the Club has been truly touched by the remarkable response of the football family, whose thoughtful messages of support and solidarity have been deeply appreciated at this difficult time.”
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